Subject: [HR] Presidential Transition Team
From: Human Resources
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:55:36 -0700 (PDT)

The following message is forwarded on behalf of incoming President Richard Lariviere:

As July 1 approaches, Jan and I grow increasingly excited about the opportunity to join the University of Oregon community. Since being named the UO's next president I have made monthly visits to Oregon to begin my education and orientation. These visits have reinforced my impression that the University of Oregon is one of the finest institutions in the United States.

I still have much to learn about the university, the state, and the community. I have assembled a short-term team of advisors to accelerate that process and to help ensure a seamless transition (see below for a list of the transition team members). This team will serve as a learning network and will add valuable perspective on the key issues I must be attentive to in the coming months. I have asked the transition team to meet several times between July and the end of the fall term with a charge of identifying the five most critical issues that face the institution.

In addition to the transition team, I will consult with other key internal and external constituencies such as the Faculty Advisory Council, University Senate leadership, staff and student leadership, trustees, alumni leaders, and others. I am also eager to hear from you. You can reach me at pres@uoregon.edu, and after July 1, I will available by phone in the president's office at 346-3036.

I value your input as we strive to support our collective goal of enhancing one of the preeminent public higher education institutions in the nation. I look forward to meeting you in the coming weeks.

Richard Lariviere Incoming President